More counties are turning to private corporations to run medical care in jails. The companies have deadly track records.
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‘Deficient and negligent’ care may have led to the death of infant born at Onondaga County jail, state watchdog says
A pregnant mother repeatedly told jail staff she was in labor before the birth and death of her infant at the Onondaga County jail.
Posted inElections
Onondaga County Legislature approves $100K to sue state over even year elections
Legislature Democrats painted the lawsuit as frivolous and a waste of money during a Tuesday session.
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Should Onondaga County spend more on its public library system?
The county’s public library system has seen its funding stagnate over the last decade.
Posted inJails & Prisons
How not to close a jail
A surprise plan to shutter Jamesville Correctional Facility spurred a chaotic political skirmish — and left local incarcerated people in the lurch.
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What’s proposed in Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon’s $1.48B budget?
McMahon proposed spending 3% more in 2024 than the county did in 2023.
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Onondaga County to put $1.5 million more toward CNY’s lead crisis
The $1.5 million will go toward toward door and window replacement in homes with lead paint.
Posted inArts & Culture
Onondaga County proposes spending $500K on public art program
County legislators will vote Sept. 5 on the proposed program.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
Houses from Garland’s deal with McMahon for aquarium vote to be built by Home HeadQuarters
Onondaga County Legislator Charles Garland last year brokered a deal for the housing with County Executive Ryan McMahon.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
Onondaga County to begin rolling out lead testing van
The van was part of a $5 million commitment to lead testing by county officials.